Student Emergency Fund

Students with an EFC of $7,000 or less are qualified to receive the Great Lakes funds. Students can only apply and be awarded up to $1000

WHAT is eligible for coverage?

Unexpected or emergency costs (not tuition and books) that arise and may keep a student from staying enrolled in college will be considered.

Some examples include unexpected medical bills, car repairs, and/or changes in child care costs that were not anticipated.

WHEN can they apply?

Applications will be accepted after August 15, 2017 for costs incurred while a student is enrolled in college at UAFS.

WHERE do they apply?

We will have an online portal set up for applications by students. Students can enter the information by themselves, or in consultation with an advisor as the needs arise.

WHY are we making these awards?

We know that students that encounter emergency financial needs can be easily derailed and drop out of school. Our interest is in seeing students persist in college so they can earn a degree.

HOW does this program work?

Students apply for funding and if approved, the money will be used to pay bills on behalf of the student. The money does not go directly to the student in these cases, but rather to the doctor’s office or car repair shop etc.